My dog died a week ago I am still sad and don't know what to do and my other dog misses her what should i do?

Question

she died a week ago everybody in my family misses her she was a kind dog and my other dog doesnt want to do nothing without her because she was the only one that played with him everybody else was to busy. the day that she died we cried for hours a car crashed her because she crossed the street

Answer 1

I am sorry it is a hard thing. I lost my baby boy 2 weeks ago today. it will get better I promise. And people don't relize how hard it is on other animals. They greive too. I can still see my boys hairy smiling face. he use to show his teeth and smile on comand or if someone came to the door. Everyone loved him. I hope you dog got to live a long and happy life. Just lay in bed for a bit and pat your other dog. you don't have to put on a brave face. you can be sad. it is ok. and so can your dog.

Answer 2

I've had two dog that passed away so far. One was 16 years old the other died of a disease at age 3. Both times I spent the time looking for all the photographs I ever took of them. I put them all in a photo album just for them. I had my favorite photo enlarged and put it in a frame. I wrote down all the wonderful and funny things they did and also I poured out my heart on how much I loved and missed them. Now years later I read what I wrote and find it very touching. It brings back memories of things I have forgotten.

Giving your dog more attention at this time would help. It is normal for dogs to be sad too when they loose there playmate.

Hope this helps you during your mourning period

Answer 3

I'm so sorry you lost your dog, and so tragically. One week is a very short time - it may be a few weeks or even months before you feel ready for another dog.

Thing is, because you have another dog who feels lonely, you might want to get another in 3 or 4 weeks. I've had dogs in pairs for years, and it's usually the remaining dog who makes me think it's time for another. BUt don't rush it.

One more thing... Unless you live on a farm, you really have no reason not to have a fenced area for your dogs. It kills me that your dog was hit by a car, because she shouldn't have been on the street. I'm sorry to say this when you're so sad, but I hope you'll make your home safer for your next dog.

Answer 4

I would by another one. I would get a different breed, or different color than the first one so it doesnt remind you so much from the one that died. But if you like you can get one that looks similair to the dog that died if it makes you feel better.

Your other dog wont be so lonely and you will feel better. You will have to take care of it and play with it and it will force your mind to think of something else other than the dog, and you will be happier.

When our first pet died which was a hamster, the smartest kindest little hamster and I was in 3rd grade and my sister in 2nd and we were soooo sad, she was our first and only pet and we cried and cried. I would always think of her. In 5th grade though I really wanted another hamster, so I got one for my birthday. It was the best thing I ever did for myself. I was so happy to take care of another animal and I no longer longed for our other hamster or another pet. I felt much better. And after that hamster died we shortly after bought our first puppy and she has been great.

My grandpa did the same thing ( he lived on a farm), he would always replace the animal soon after it died with another one because it is too hard to go on without another animal because you are constantly thinking about it. If you have something else to care for it makes it much easier to deal with the death.

I really hope this helps and you may want to wait a while before getting another dog or pet. And that is just fine. I hope you get better soon and I am really sorry about your loss, no pet will ever be replaced but you can always get another one to help ease the pain and will come to love that one as much as the other one. I wish you luck and good bye.

Answer 5

First let me say how sorry i am i understand how you feel ive been there too,if you feel like having another dog just go out there and get one but make sure it is the right kind of dog that will get along with the one you already have good luck to you and i hope you dont feel sad for long, think of the good times you had with him or her and that you gave him or her a good life.

Answer 6

I'm so sorry. My dog died 2 years ago & I still miss him terribly If you live in a house think about getting another dog It may cheer everyone up a little

Answer 7

Hello,
I understand how you feel. My dog of 17 years died and it was like a family member passed away. He was a dear part of the family. The other dog grieved for several weeks. Finally we both got to feeling better. It took a while,

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Warm Wishes,
james

Answer 8

play more with your other dog. get it a new toy or something. go volunteer a few hours at the dog shelter in honor of your dog that passed away. keep thinking about how much you enjoyed the time your had with your dog that passed away and that you gave it a good home for it's brief time on this earth.

Answer 9

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Having had dogs all my life, I know the pain of losing a much loved dog. I also know how much other pets in the family miss their friend.

You can read more about coping with the emotions of losing a pet at http://www.advice-on-pet-care-and-pet-product-supplies-online.com/Losing-A-Pet.html - it was written by a pet lover for other pet lovers, so I think you will find it helpful.

Best wishes.

Answer 10

you will have to learn to addjust, it will take awhile for you and your other dog to get over this. My dog died over two yrs. ago and I still cry when I see one that lookes like her. She was like one of the family! actually, she was a very smart loving loyal dog. she would mind better than my children.